Born in Liverpool, Lennon became involved in the skiffle craze as a teenager. In 1956, he formed The Quarrymen, which evolved into the Beatles in 1960. Sometimes called "the smart Beatle", Lennon initially was the group's de facto leader, a role he gradually ceded to McCartney. Through his songwriting in the Beatles, he embraced myriad musical influences, initially writing and co-writing rock and pop-oriented hit songs in the band's early years, then later incorporating experimental elements into his compositions in the latter half of the Beatles' career as his songs became known for their increasing innovation. Lennon soon expanded his work into other media by participating in numerous films, including How I Won the War, and authoring In His Own Write and A Spaniard in the Works, both collections of nonsense writings and line drawings. Starting with "All You Need Is Love", his songs were adopted as anthems by the anti-war movement and the larger counterculture of the 1960s. In 1969, he started the Plastic Ono Band with his second wife, multimedia artist Yoko Ono, held the two-week-long anti-war demonstration Bed-ins for Peace and left the Beatles to embark on a solo career.
Between 1968 and 1972, Lennon and Ono collaborated on many works, including a trilogy of avant-garde albums, several more films, his solo debut John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band and the international top-10 singles "Give Peace a Chance", "Instant Karma!", "Imagine", and "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)". Moving to New York City in 1971, his criticism of the Vietnam War resulted in a three-year deportation attempt by the Nixon administration. Lennon and Ono separated from 1973 to 1975, during which time he produced Harry Nilsson's album Pussy Cats. He also had chart-topping collaborations with Elton John ("Whatever Gets You thru the Night") and David Bowie ("Fame"). Following a five-year hiatus, Lennon returned to music in 1980 with the Ono collaboration Double Fantasy. He was murdered by a Beatles fan, Mark David Chapman, three weeks after the album's release.
As a performer, writer or co-writer, Lennon had 25 number-one singles in the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Double Fantasy, his best-selling album, won the 1981 Grammy Award for Album of the Year. That year, he won the Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music. In 2002, Lennon was voted eighth in a BBC history poll of the 100 Greatest Britons. Rolling Stone ranked him the fifth-greatest singer and 38th greatest artist of all time. He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame (in 1997) and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (twice, as a member of the Beatles in 1988 and as a solo artist in 1994).
Studio albums
John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band (1970)
Imagine (1971)
Some Time in New York City (with Yoko Ono, 1972)
Mind Games (1973)
Walls and Bridges (1974)
Rock 'n' Roll (1975)
Double Fantasy (with Yoko Ono, 1980)
Milk and Honey (Posthumous with Yoko Ono, 1984)
Experimental studio albums with Yoko Ono
Unfinished Music No. 1: Two Virgins (1968)
Unfinished Music No. 2: Life with the Lions (1969)
Wedding Album (1969)
Help
John Lennon Lyrics
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But the angel of destruction keeps on houndin' me all around
But I know in my heart
The leaves are shining in the sun
That we never really parted
Oh no, oh, help me, lord
Oh, help me, lord
Please, help me, lord, yeah, yeah
Help me to help myself
They say the lord helps those who helps themselves
So I'm asking this question in the hope that you'll be kind
'Cause I know deep inside
The leaves are shining in the sun
I was never satisfied
Oh no, oh, help me, lord
Please, help me, lord, yeah, yeah
Help me to help myself
Help me to help myself
"Help" is a melancholy yet relatable plea for assistance from John Lennon. The lyrics reflect the struggles of growing fame and responsibility, as he sings about how in his youth, he never needed anyone's help, but as he's grown older, he's come to realize that he, like everyone else, sometimes needs a little help to get by. The repetition of the word "help" throughout the song reinforces this sentiment: it's a simple word that can carry a lot of weight.
The lyrics of "Help" can be interpreted in several ways. Some speculate that the song is a cry for help from Lennon's personal struggles and feelings of inadequacy, while others see it as a broader statement on society's pressures to appear perfect and self-reliant. Regardless of the interpretation, "Help" remains an important song for everyone who has ever struggled with their mental health or felt alone in their struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
Help, I need somebody
Asking for assistance from anyone who is willing to provide it
Help, not just anybody
The request is specific and not just to any random person
Help, you know, I need someone
The need for help is stressed and emphasized to the listener
Help
Repeated plea for help
When I was younger, so much younger than today (I never needed)
In the past, there was a time when the artist was self-reliant and never had to ask anyone for help
I never needed anybody's help in any way (now)
The past state of self-sufficiency is contrasted with the current state where the singer needs help
But now these days are gone, I'm not so self assured (and now I find)
The singer no longer has the confidence and self-assurance they once had and realizes they need help
Now I find, I've changed my mind, I've opened up the doors
The artist acknowledges that they need help and is now open to accepting it
Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
The artist is in a distressed emotional state and is seeking assistance to alleviate their feelings
And I do appreciate you being 'round
The artist is grateful for the presence of the person they are asking for help and acknowledges their willingness to assist
Help me get my feet back on the ground
The singer needs assistance in finding stability and balance in their life
Won't you, please, please help me?
An urgent plea for help is made and emphasized with repeated please
And now my life has changed in, oh, so many ways (my independence)
The singer's life has undergone significant changes, including a loss of independence that requires them to ask for help
My independence seems to vanish in the haze (but)
The singer is struggling to maintain their independence and self-reliance amidst their troubles, but they recognize that they need help
But every now and then I feel so insecure (I know that I)
The singer experiences moments of self-doubt and insecurity, acutely aware that they need assistance
I know that I just need you like I've never done before
The artist is explicit in their need for the person they are asking for help and acknowledges that they have never needed them before
Help me, help me
Final plea for help
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN LENNON
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@nizaru100
@@lisettegarcia7013
In the Occident things are like this
Pop = Michel Jackson (Solo) and ABBA (group)
Rock= Beatles (group) and Elvis (Solo) !
Absolute Classical Musician = Johann Sebastian Bach;
Absolute Modern Musician = Jean-Michel Jarre;
and the Emperor of instruments = THE PIPE ORGAN
Tamam Shud
@DanielRalph56
Ringo: " i forgot my drums"
Ringo: *sees umbrella
Ringo: YES
@mr.random9239
That be me
@biggyflynnbond512
💩
@lizzychrome7630
Ringo is such a great drummer, he doesn't even need a drum set.
@minu4681
ahahahahahah
@Drea260
I’m pretty sure he’s using it indoors but whatever
@nosoyporta
"Okay kids don't forget to bring your instruments tomorrow"
Me: brings umbrella
@wolfgangamadeusmozart8177
Me: brings mayonnaise
@dugfuchfydyxymaddyfycufufu3114
I actually brought an umbrella and dressed up as ringo then my friends dressed up as the others and we played help our teacher was very confused then we told her “were the Beatles” and now she never questions us if we do strange things and sing
@asimov4979
I suppose you cant really use drums sitting at the back of a plank